US 2016/0259907 A1Published application

Backing up a protocol order

AssigneeCerner Innovation, Inc.

InventorsGINGER H. NEDBLAKE, KERRY BEEZLEY, SCOTT M. HAVEN

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Abstract

Computerized methods and systems for creating and documenting protocol orders in a molecular diagnostic laboratory environment are provided. Utilizing the methods and systems described herein, protocol statements may require values to be entered in association therewith prior to permitting access to subsequent protocol orders. Accordingly, more accurate test runs and, consequently, more accurate test results, may be achieved. Additionally, as values associated with protocol statements are electronically captured, in accordance with embodiments hereof, such values may be searched to evaluate trends or identify protocol orders and/or results that may be affected by a later discovered error or the like. Moreover, backing up a protocol order includes providing a backup protocol order for selection, in the event that an alternative test result is desired.

Claims19

Dependent claims

A computerized method of supplementing a testing-procedure worksheet, which lists a series of steps to be carried out when performing a diagnostic testing procedure, the method comprising:

initiating a worksheet-building engine configured to compile a set of protocol statements to be included in the testing-procedure worksheet;
presenting a worksheet-building user interface that includes a protocol-statement input field;
receiving in the protocol-statement input field an input of each protocol statement included in the set of protocol statements,
wherein receiving the input adds each protocol statement to the testing-procedure worksheet,
wherein each protocol statement includes a respective step to be carried out when performing the diagnostic testing procedure,
wherein the respective step for each protocol statement results in a respective value when the respective step is performed, and
wherein the respective value is to be received and stored in a datastore in association with a clinical order as part of an electronic documentation process;
associating a unique protocol-order identifier with the testing-procedure worksheet by storing the one or more protocol statements in association with the unique protocol-order identifier, the unique protocol-order identifier uniquely identifying respective values of the set of protocol statements generated by steps carried out when performing the diagnostic testing procedure, and the unique protocol-order identifier being usable to retrieve the respective values from a datastore;
receiving a command to initiate the testing-procedure worksheet that includes the set of protocol statements;
presenting by a display device the set of protocol statements;
receiving a value that is generated as a result of executing a protocol statement during performance of the diagnostic testing procedure;
determining that the value fails to satisfy a pre-determined threshold value;
retrieving one or more backup protocol statements by referencing the protocol statement in a datastore, wherein the one or more backup protocol statements are associated with the protocol statement in the datastore and are supplemental to the protocol statement by identifying one or more steps to be carried out when the value fails to satisfy the pre-determined threshold value;
presenting the one or more backup protocol statements;
receiving a selection of a backup protocol statement that is included among the one or more backup protocol statements and that results in a respective value that is to be received and stored in association with the unique protocol-order identifier when performing the diagnostic testing procedure;
and
transforming the testing-procedure worksheet as presented on the display device without initiating a new worksheet-building process by inserting the backup protocol statement among the set of protocol statements that are presented with one another.

14 more elements

A diagnostic-laboratory system comprising:

one or more pieces of laboratory equipment for generating a discrete result from a specimen pursuant to a clinical order specifying a diagnostic test;
a computing device having a processor electronically coupled with one or more computer-storage media, the computer-storage media storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the computing device using the processor, facilitate operations for supplementing a testing-procedure worksheet, which lists a series of steps to be carried out when performing a diagnostic testing procedure, the operations comprising:
receiving an input that specifies the clinical order to be carried out using the one or more pieces of laboratory equipment;
initiating a worksheet-building engine configured to compile a set of protocol statements to be included in the testing-procedure worksheet;
presenting a worksheet-building user interface that includes a protocol-statement input field;
receiving in the protocol-statement input field an input of each protocol statement included in the set of protocol statements,
wherein receiving the input adds each protocol statement to the testing-procedure worksheet,
wherein each protocol statement includes a respective step to be carried out when performing the diagnostic testing procedure, wherein the respective step for each protocol statement results in a respective value when the respective step is performed, and
wherein the respective value is to be received and stored in a datastore in association with the input that specifies the clinical order as part of an electronic documentation process;
associating a unique protocol-order identifier with the testing-procedure worksheet by storing the one or more protocol statements in association with the unique protocol-order identifier, the unique protocol-order identifier uniquely identifying respective values of the set of protocol statements generated by steps carried out when performing the diagnostic testing procedure, and the unique protocol-order identifier being usable to retrieve the respective values from a datastore;
receiving a command to initiate the testing-procedure worksheet that includes the set of protocol statements;
presenting by a display device the set of protocol statements;
receiving a value that is generated as a result of executing a protocol statement using the one or more pieces of laboratory equipment during performance of the diagnostic testing procedure;
determining that the value fails to satisfy a pre-determined threshold value;
retrieving one or more backup protocol statements by referencing the protocol statement in a datastore, wherein the one or more backup protocol statements are associated with the protocol statement in the datastore and are supplemental to the protocol statement by identifying one or more steps to be carried out when the value fails to satisfy the pre-determined threshold value;
presenting the one or more backup protocol statements;
receiving a selection of a backup protocol statement that is included among the one or more backup protocol statements and that results in a respective value that is to be received and stored in association with the unique protocol-order identifier when performing the diagnostic testing procedure;
and
transforming the testing-procedure worksheet as presented on the display device without initiating a new worksheet-building process by inserting the backup protocol statement among the set of protocol statements that are presented with one another.

16 more elements

A computerized method of supplementing a testing-procedure worksheet, which lists a series of steps to be carried out when performing a genetic-testing procedure, the method comprising:

receiving an input that specifies a clinical order, the clinical order specifying the genetic-testing procedure that, when carried out, generates a discrete result from a specimen;
initiating a worksheet-building engine configured to compile a set of protocol statements to be included in the testing-procedure worksheet;
presenting a worksheet-building user interface that includes a protocol-statement input field;
receiving in the protocol-statement input field an input of each protocol statement included in the set of protocol statements,
wherein receiving the input adds each protocol statement to the testing-procedure worksheet,
wherein each protocol statement includes a respective step to be carried out when performing the genetic-testing procedure,
wherein the respective step for each protocol statement results in a respective value when the respective step is performed, and
wherein the respective value is to be received and stored in a datastore in association with a clinical order as part of an electronic documentation process;
associating a unique protocol-order identifier with the testing-procedure worksheet by storing the one or more protocol statements in association with the unique protocol-order identifier, the unique protocol-order identifier uniquely identifying respective values of the set of protocol statements generated by steps carried out when performing the genetic-testing procedure, and the unique protocol-order identifier being usable to retrieve the respective values from a datastore;
receiving a command to initiate the testing-procedure worksheet that includes the set of protocol statements;
presenting by a display device the set of protocol statements by presenting a specimen-collection protocol statement, a DNA-extraction protocol statement, a PCR-amplification protocol statement, and a discrete-result protocol statement, wherein each protocol statement of the set of protocol statements results in a respective value when the discrete result is generated, the respective value to be stored as part of the electronic documentation process;
receiving a DNA-purity-measure value that is generated as a result of executing the DNA-extraction protocol statement during performance of the genetic-testing procedure;
determining that the DNA-purity-measure value fails to satisfy a pre-determined threshold value;
retrieving one or more backup protocol statements by referencing the DNA-extraction protocol statement in a datastore, wherein the one or more backup protocol statements are associated with the DNA-extraction protocol statement in the datastore and are supplemental to the DNA-extraction protocol statement by identifying one or more steps to be carried out when the DNA-purity-measure value fails to satisfy the pre-determined threshold value;
presenting the one or more backup protocol statements;
receiving a selection of a backup protocol statement that is included among the one or more backup protocol statements and that results in a respective value that is to be received and stored in association with the unique protocol-order identifier when performing the diagnostic testing procedure;
and
transforming the testing-procedure worksheet as presented on the display device without initiating a new worksheet-building process by inserting the backup protocol statement among the set of protocol statements that are presented with one another.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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Application: 15/157,153Filed 17 May 2016
Priority: 29 Dec 2006
Published: 8 Sep 2016
Term ends: Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification9 codes

G16H 10/40
ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data: for data related to laboratory analysis, e.g.…
G06F 11/1458
Point-in-time backing up or restoration of persistent data: management of the backup or restore process
G06Q 10/10
Administration; Management: office automation; Time management
G16H 40/40
ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or…:…

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Application60/882,787Us provisional application · filed 29 Dec 2006
Application11/967,893Continuation in part · filed 31 Dec 2007
Application12/346,978Division · filed 31 Dec 2008
Application15/157,153Division
Application12/346,978Continuation in part
US 2008/0168097 A1Published application
US 2009/0112934 A1Published application
US 8,224,671 B2Related patent
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